by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Sep 24, 2025 | Theories
Zygmunt Bauman’s Liquid Modernity and Identity Imagine trying to build a house on a river. No matter how strong the walls you put up, the ground beneath it keeps shifting, the water keeps moving, and your home never feels stable. That is how the sociologist...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Sep 24, 2025 | Theories
Zygmunt Bauman’s Liquid Consumerism and Individualism In modern life, shopping and consumption are everywhere. We buy the newest phone, update our wardrobes, try out the latest foods, or scroll endlessly through online stores. For many people, these are...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Sep 24, 2025 | Theories
Manuel Castells and Informational Capitalism In today’s world, we often hear that information is power. But what does that really mean? The sociologist Manuel Castells took this idea seriously and argued that we are living in a new form of capitalism, which he...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Sep 24, 2025 | Theories
Ulrich Beck’s Cosmopolitan Vision When we think about the modern world, one thing is clear: people, ideas, goods, and problems move across borders faster than ever before. Planes carry millions of travelers daily, the internet connects strangers instantly...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Sep 24, 2025 | Theories
Immanuel Wallerstein’s Historical Social Systems When we think about human history, most of us picture events happening in specific places and times. We talk about the rise and fall of kingdoms, revolutions in particular countries, or technological inventions...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jul 30, 2025 | Theories
What Is the Just World Hypothesis? Imagine walking past someone who just dropped their groceries. A thought might flash through your mind—maybe they were careless. Or maybe you hear about a friend who lost their job and think, perhaps they were not doing their...